Naked City

Hydrilla, an invasive aquatic weed, is starting to choke Lake Austin.

"...You might say hydrilla rhymes with Godzilla. And though Austin city officials, the Lower Colorado River Authority,..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Day Trips

Oak Thicket Park on Lake Fayette received a complete makeover when no one was looking.

"...used to be a gravel parking lot, boat ramp, and a mowed area where you could pitch a tent,"..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Wyman Meinser and Andrew Sansom photograph by Gerald E. McLeod Wyman Meinzer..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Bradley's Blackball

Despite Developer's Poison Pen, Scientist Prevails

"...The following letter was sent by Gary Bradley to Andy Sansom, head of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department..."

Feb. 28, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Public outcry convinces TPWD to nix purchase offer

"...last week when it came to light that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was considering selling 46,000 acres,..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Reclaiming the Land

"..."We definitely wouldn't want the Texas approach applied to the national park system," says Dave..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

No Christmas Present for Private Land-Purchasers?

School Land Board says will give National Park Service time to make offer on Christmas Mountains

"...Mountains to private owners have faltered, after the School Land Board said it would give the National Park Service..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips

Five quick getaways in Central Texas to recharge the internal batteries without draining the gas tank

"...Here are five quick getaways in Central Texas to recharge the internal batteries without draining the gas..."

May 25, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Not for the Birds

Barn swallows like the Airport Hilton, but the Airport Hilton does not like barn swallows.

"...the building in an attempt to clean out, destroy, and further discourage any nests by installing netting in their..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Day Trips

Latana Ridge Lodge, an hour's drive north of DFW, sits at the collision point of northern grasslands, eastern forests, and western prairies.

"...little more than an hour's drive north of Dallas and Fort Worth, the lodge offers comfortable amenities in the..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Counting Fish Tales

New Lady Bird Lake carp limits intended to protect bigger fish; increase interest by adding competitiveness

"...Time for hunters to double-check their calendars and make sure of bag limits: At its March 27..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Wild Appointments

There's three new members of the board of Texas Parks and Wildlife, but are they all equally qualified?

"...get put in charge of the great outdoors in Texas? On Friday, Gov. Rick Perry announced three new appointments..."

Aug. 23, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

From Owners Bench to Park Bench

Backhoe dealer gets to run Texas Parks and Wildlife.

"...Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Peter M. Holt, chairman and principal owner of the San Antonio Spurs, to become..."

July 5, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Lowdown

Corporatizing Our Public Parks; Common Sense on Drug Policy

"...Corporatizing Our Public Parks Every state has its official song, official state bird,..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Sea turtle advocates say Gov. George W. Bush should do more to protect endangered species of turtles, many of which are indigenous to the Gulf Coast and are harmed by pollution and the shrimping industry.

"...turtle advocates, most recently seen dressed as turtles themselves and shouting down the World Trade Organization in Seattle, say..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Day Trips

Rockport captures the sea breeze and the hearts of visitors.

"...Rockport captures the sea breeze and the hearts of visitors. Despite an influx of condos,..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Total Funding Sources

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April 16, 1999 News Feature

On The Lege

Death Watch

"...before the executions of George Cordova, Danny Lee Barber, and Andrew Cantu. The releases describe each crime in excruciating..."

Feb. 19, 1999 News Column

Lone Justice

To Protect Resources, Judge Bunton Defies Politicians

"...Water and endangered species are among the most controversial issues in..."

Sept. 13, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Day Trips: Top 10s

A look back at 2019

"...Texas Travel News in 2019:..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Perry's Commissioners

TPW Commissioners promoted or appointed by Gov. Rick Perry

"...The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission consists of nine members appointed..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature

Day Trips

Captain Day Trips lists his Top 10 traveling tales of the year.

"...drop in gasoline prices, changes in the airline industry, and tight spending cash made it a good year to..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

TV Eye

Confessions of a television columnist; also, strange timing for the 1999 Image Awards, Iron Chef may hit the big screen, and Texas Parks & Wildlife rakes in the kudos.

"...this column-writing business. In the beginning, I was relieved and somewhat startled that I could crank out a column..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Common Law

Do I need a fishing license if I never catch anything?

"...fishing license to catch fish in public waters in Texas, but do you need a fishing license even if..."

April 5, 2019 Column by Luke Ellis

Day Trips

Kayakers of all experience levels will enjoy a pleasant float down the Luling Zedler Mill Paddling Trail

"...the western edge of Luling. It is the first inland paddling trail of eight canoeing and kayaking trails in..."

April 14, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Our own little Gaza Strip, and the Halloween (Gas) Mask is taken to task.

"...with emotional twists designed to pull on heart strings and sympathies. I'm shocked you wouldn't have the foresight, intelligence,..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Column

Great Springs Trail Project From Austin to San Antonio Chugs Along

After identifying ideal plots, it’s time to acquire them

"...Preserving Texas land for ecosystems and future generations is no easy..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Aquarium Under Scrutiny Again After PETA Investigation

One fish, two fish, red fish, dead fish

"...is under fire once again from regulators, including the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, after a scathing investigation report..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...is just one of those things that is painful, and there's not an awful lot we can do about..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips

Eagle Lake rallies around the endangered Attwater's Prairie Chicken population with its annual festival.

"...numbered in the millions on the coastal plains of Texas and Louisiana. Today, official counts in three Texas counties..."

March 31, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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